Daren Millard (Host-Vegas Golden Knights/"The Chirp" Podcast

Millard - 2024-01-03, 4.16 PM Summary Sports broadcasting and podcasting with Daren Millard 0:00 Daren Millard shares his story of going from Brandon, Manitoba to hosting for the Vegas Golden Knights and having a podcast, including his experience with the Olympics and curling. Hockey, TV hosting, and podcasting. 1:38 Daren hosts pregame and postgame shows for the Vegas Golden Knights does radio and podcasts, and covers the Olympic Games. Sports broadcasting and home team bias. 6:05 Daren reflects on his experience working with the Vegas Golden Knights, mentioning the challenges of balancing objectivity and enthusiasm in their commentary. Daren reflects on their experience holding the Stanley Cup, mentioning they've been around it but never hoisted it due to rules Daren shares a personal moment with Mark Stone, captain of the Vegas Golden Knights, and holds the Cup for a second before being given it by Stone Hockey, podcasting, and career path. 14:17 Daren, a hockey enthusiast with a passion for announcing, started in radio broadcasting in Brandon, Manitoba, and worked with Darren Dreger before joining Sportsnet. His diverse background in radio included farm reports, news, and funeral announcements, and they emphasized the importance of being comfortable with unfamiliar topics and having a wide range of experiences. Sports broadcasting careers and job changes. 20:04 Daren discusses the early days of sports television in Canada, highlighting the rise of Sportsnet and the opportunities it provided for talent. Daren shares their personal experience with Sportsnet, including their decision to join the network over TSN and the impact of the Bell Media purchase on the company. Daren was blindsided by their contract termination and had no idea where they would go next, but leaned on their relationships to find a new opportunity in Vegas. Moving to Las Vegas and its pros and cons. 25:23 Daren discusses moving to Las Vegas with his wife from Hamilton and their children, who love the city. Manitoba's culture and sports success. 29:22 Brent and Daren discuss the pride and hard work of Manitobans, with Daren highlighting the lack of ego and entitlement among people from the province. Daren recounts his experiences covering various sports events, including the Olympic Games and NHL alumni trips, with a focus on the thrill of being in Kandahar, Afghanistan for a hockey game. Hockey broadcasting and fandom. 35:23 Daren reveals he is more of a fan now due to his close proximity to the athletes and coaches. Podcasting, hockey, and personal passions. 39:22 Daren enjoys his job as a sports broadcaster and appreciates the relationships he's formed with colleagues and players. Daren's personal passion project is a podcast where he interviews friends and enjoys conversing with them, exposing them to new people and personalities. #NHL #darenmillard #vegasgoldenknights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices